cruise control PONTIAC TORRENT 2007 Owners Manual

Instrument Panel Overview........................ 148
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 150
Other Warning Devices............................. 150
Horn.......................................................... 150
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 151
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 151
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 152
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 152
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 153
Windshield Wipers..................................... 153
Windshield Washer.................................... 154
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 155
Cruise Control........................................... 155
Headlamps................................................ 159
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 159
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 160
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 160
Fog Lamps................................................ 161
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 161
Dome Lamp.............................................. 162
Entry Lighting............................................ 162
Map Lamps............................................... 162
Cargo Lamp.............................................. 162
Electric Power Management...................... 163Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 164
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 164
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 165
Climate Controls......................................... 166
Climate Control System............................. 166
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 170
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 170
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 172
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 173
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 174
Trip Odometer........................................... 174
Tachometer............................................... 174
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 175
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 175
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 176
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 177
Battery Warning Light................................ 179
Brake System Warning Light..................... 180
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 181
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 182
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 182
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 183
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 183
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 184
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 187
Change Engine Oil Light........................... 188
Security Light............................................ 189
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 189
Cruise Control Light.................................. 189
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 190
Highbeam On Light................................... 190
Service All-Wheel Drive Light.................... 191
All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light.................. 191
Gate Ajar Light.......................................... 192
Door Ajar Light.......................................... 192
Service Vehicle Soon Light........................ 192
Fuel Gage................................................. 192
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 193
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 194
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 195
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 200
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 210Audio System(s)......................................... 218
Setting the Time (Without Date Display).... 220
Setting the Time (With Date Display)......... 220
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 222
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 228
Radio with CD and DVD........................... 239
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc
CD Player)............................................. 257
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD
Player)................................................... 264
XM Radio Messages................................. 272
Navigation/Radio System........................... 274
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 274
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 285
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 285
Radio Reception........................................ 287
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 288
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 288
Multi-Band Antenna................................... 288
Section 3 Instrument Panel
146

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 170.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 151.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 173.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 153.
E. Driver Information Center Controls. SeeDIC
Operation and Displays on page 195.
F. Hazard Warning Flashers. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 150.
G. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 177.
H. Rear Window Wiper/Washer Buttons. See
Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 155. Fog
Lamps Button. SeeFog Lamps on page 161.
I. Power Mirror Control. SeeOutside Power
Mirrors on page 132.
J. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 161.K. Cruise Controls. SeeCruise Control on
page 155.
L. Tilt Wheel. SeeTilt Wheel on page 151.
M. Horn. SeeHorn on page 150.
N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 285.
O. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 218.
P. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 123.
Q. Traction Control System (TCS) Button. See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 297.
R. Power Window Switches. SeePower Windows
on page 110.
S. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 166. Heated Seat Buttons
(If Equipped). SeeHeated Seats on page 11.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 137.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and rear wash buttons are located
on the instrument panel above the audio system.
Z(Rear Wiper):Press this button to turn
the rear wiper on and off. When the wiper is on it
will run continuously at a preset speed.
Y(Wash):Press this button to spray washer
uid on the rear window. The window wiper
will also come on. Release the button when
enough uid has been sprayed on the window.
The rear wiper will run a few more cycles after it is
released. If the rear wiper function was already
on, prior to pressing the wash button, it will stay on
until the wiper button is pressed again.
The rear window washer uses the same uid that
is in the windshield washer reservoir. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 368.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
155

Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
The cruise control
buttons are located on
the left side of the
steering wheel.
J(On/Off):Press this button to turn the cruise
control system on and off. The indicator light
is on when cruise control is on and turns off when
cruise control is off.
+RES (Resume):Press this button to resume a
set speed and to accelerate the speed.
SET−(Set):Press this button to set a speed and
to decrease the speed.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel cruise
control without erasing the set speed from memory.
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Setting Cruise Control
The cruise control light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on after the cruise control
has been set to the desired speed.
1. Press the on/off button to turn cruise control on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET−button and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
When the brakes are applied, the cruise control
shuts off.
If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction
Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel
spin, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 297. When road conditions allow, the
cruise control can be used again.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brakes. This
shuts off the cruise control. The cruise symbol in
the instrument panel cluster will also go off
indicating cruise is no longer engaged. To return
to your previously set speed, you do not need
to go through the set process again.
Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, press the +RES button on your steering
wheel. The vehicle will go back to the previous set
speed and stay there.
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Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed.
Press and hold the +RES button on the
steering wheel until you reach your new
desired speed, then release it.
To increase vehicle speed in small amounts,
press the +RES button. Each time you do
this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
To reduce your speed while using cruise control:
Press and hold the SET– button on the
steering wheel until the desired lower speed is
reached, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
SET−button on the steering wheel briey.
Each time you do this, the vehicle will go about
1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle
will slow down to the cruise control speed you set
earlier. However, if you use the accelerator to
increase the vehicle’s speed for approximately
60 seconds, cruise control will disengage.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load, and the
steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,
you may have to step on the accelerator pedal
to maintain your vehicle’s speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower
gear to limit the vehicle’s speed. Of course,
applying the brakes ends cruise control. Many
drivers nd this to be too much trouble and do not
use cruise control on steep hills.
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Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Press the cancel button on the steering wheel.
Press the On/Off button on the steering
wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
When the cruise control or the ignition is turned
off, the cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Headlamps
The exterior lamp control is located on the turn
signal/multifunction lever.
O(Exterior Lamp Control):Turn the control
with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.The exterior lamp control has the following
positions:
AUTO (Off/Automatic Headlamps):Turn the
control to this position to put the headlamps
in automatic mode. Automatic mode will turn the
exterior lamps on and off depending upon
how much light is available outside of the vehicle.
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this
position to turn on the parking lamps together with
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
53(Headlamps):Turning the control to this
position turns on the headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
Headlamps on Reminder
If you open the driver’s door with the ignition off
and the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime.
159

Security Light
Your vehicle is equipped
with a theft-deterrent
system. With this
system, the security
light will ash as
you open the door if
your ignition is off.
This light will come on briey when the vehicle is
turned on.
For more information, seePASS-Key
®III+
Operation on page 113.
Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light will
come on when the fog
lamps are in use.
The light will go out when the fog lamps are
turned off. SeeFog Lamps on page 161for more
information.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever you set the
cruise control.
The light goes out when the cruise control is
turned off. SeeCruise Control on page 155for
more information.
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Center Console Storage Area...................... 138
Chains, Tire................................................. 406
Check
Engine Light............................................ 184
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 346
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 428
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 49
Infants and Young Children........................ 46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 57
Older Children........................................... 43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position.......................................... 64
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 66
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 54
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 165
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 426
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 425
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 422
Finish Care.............................................. 425
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 420
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 424
Leather.................................................... 423
Tires........................................................ 427Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance........................... 428
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 425
Weatherstrips........................................... 425
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 426
Climate Control System............................... 166
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 170
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 170
Collision Damage Repair............................. 469
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 39
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 420
Compass............................................129, 131
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 111
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 294
Convenience Net......................................... 143
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 183
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 182
Heater, Engine......................................... 118
Cooling System........................................... 362
Cruise Control............................................. 155
Cruise Control Light.................................... 189
Cupholder(s)................................................ 137
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 465
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 460
479